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RETAILOBSERVER.COM FEBRUARY 2015 22 The smart ranges also feature the following exclusive Dacor benefits: • Soft-close door hinges that prevent doors from slamming provide a premium feel and ultimate cooking experience • 14-inch wide continuous platform Grates™ that allow for large pots and pans to effortlessly slide from burner to burner • GreenClean™ Steam Technology cleans light build-up in 30 minutes, saving time and energy • Wi-Fi software updates ensure that users can download the latest recipes and innovations The Discovery iQ 48" Dual-Fuel Range is priced at $11,999 UMRP and is available now nationwide. The Discovery iQ 36" Dual-Fuel Range is priced at $8,999 UMRP and is also available now nationwide. The Dacor iQ Controller, which features the Dacor iQ Cooking Application, runs on an Android™ based tablet and was first introduced in the Dacor Discovery iQ Wall Oven in 2013. Dacor has now extended this technology to its new range line. For more information about Dacor and its products, visit dacor.com. *Android and Google Play are trademarks of Google, Inc. AT CES 2015, SAMSUNG'S LAUNDRY AND FLOOR CARE LINEUP HANDLES HOUSEHOLD MESSES WITH EASE America's fastest growing home appliance brand* brings innovation and performance to solve unmet home care needs Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. has some new additions to its home appliance laundry and floor care lineup. Designed to elevate the everyday home experience for consumers, the products conveniently and easily tackle household messes. Featuring outstanding performance, smart design and sleek functionality, Samsung displayed its latest innovations – including a new one-stop laundry solution and the brand's evolutionary robot vacuum – at the 2015 International CES last month. "With today's multi-tasking families busier than ever, we consistently hear from consumers that they need easy and convenient ways to tackle everyday messes – like prewashing fabrics, treating stains and picking up household dirt. They are looking for home appliances with clever solutions that help them take care of their home efficiently so they have time to pursue the things they really want to do," said John Herrington, senior vice president, general manager of home appliances, Samsung Electronics America. "Our lineup of innovative and stylish laundry and vacuum products deliver on this consumer need. Samsung appliances are the ideal combination of simplicity, performance, technology and innovation. A GROUNDBREAKING LAUNDRY INNOVATION Research shows that when it comes to laundry, the most tedious task is pre-treatment and pre-wash. Most homes don't have a sink in their laundry rooms, requiring consumers to pretreat/pre-wash elsewhere and bring the items to the machine. The latest top load washer from Samsung solves this with a simple yet revolutionary feature—activewash TM . The top of the activewash TM washing machine includes a built-in sink with water jet and gentle scrubbing surface. This convenient sink provides a separate space to pre-treat tough stains, like heavily soiled sports uniforms, or handwash items like delicate sweaters. Once finished, the laundry and water can easily be poured into the machine. This all-in-one solution allows consumers to handle the entire wash process in the laundry unit instead of having to spread it out over multiple locations, avoiding mess and saving a considerable amount of effort. The activewash™ laundry machine also accelerates the wash process with its SuperSpeed technology. With it, consumers can wash a normal load of laundry in as little as 36 minutes**. Activewash TM is the first Samsung top loader to feature this time-saving technology. Starting in Spring 2015, activewash TM will be available in white (5.2 cu. ft. and 4.8 cu. ft.) and platinum (5.2 cu. ft.) and features a rear panel with a dual-cluster design and easy-to-access control buttons, which are fully protected from water splashes. A NEW ERA IN ROBOT VACUUMS For years, robot vacuums have promised to transform cleaning, but the reality has not lived up to the potential as traditional robot vacuums do not perform as well on carpets as they do on hard floors. That's about to change with the new Samsung POWERbot VR9000. This powerful robot vacuum features an array of advanced technologies and features to do the heavy lifting for today's busy I N D U S T R Y [ N E W S ]

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